betaxolol hydrochloride

betaxolol hydrochloride
A β-adrenergic blocking agent used primarily in the treatment of ocular hypertension and chronic open-angle glaucoma.

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be·tax·o·lol hy·dro·chlo·ride (ba-takґsə-lol) [USP] a cardioselective beta-adrenergic blocking agent that acts at β1-adrenergic receptors; used as an oral antihypertensive and also as an ophthalmic preparation to treat ocular hypertension and glaucoma.

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